PORT SUDAN, July 20, 2026 (SUNA) – Vice-President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) Malik Agar toured several medical facilities in Port Sudan, commending Red Sea State’s efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure despite the challenges posed by the war. During a visit to the Port Sudan Emergency and Trauma Hospital, Agar stressed the importance of continuous medical training and teamwork to improve healthcare services. He acknowledged a nationwide shortage of medical personnel and training institutions, noting that newly graduated doctors often wait two to three years to obtain permanent registration. He pledged to address remaining shortages at the Emergency and Trauma Hospital, including the provision of an MRI scanner, and to complete upgrades at Port Sudan Teaching Hospital, particularly its surgery and internal medicine sections. Red Sea State Wali Lt. Gen. Mustafa Mohamed Nour said the state has witnessed its most significant healthcare expansion in decades, with hospitals now serving residents as well as patients from neighboring states.He announced the completion of the comprehensive upgrade of Port Sudan Teaching Hospital and its Emergency and Trauma Section, making it Sudan’s largest specialized trauma hospital with a capacity of 114 beds. He added that Al-Ashi Orthopaedic Hospital will open soon. The Wali credited the progress to support from the Sovereignty Council, the Federal Ministry of Health, the Sudan Sea Ports Corporation, Customs, the World Health Organization, and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre. Red Sea State Health Director General Dr. Ahlam Abdel Rasoul said the ministry will continue implementing its strategy to strengthen healthcare services through partnerships that ensure the availability of medicines, essential supplies, preventive programs, and emergency response capacity. She added that the new emergency facility was established through partnerships involving the World Health Organization, with funding from the European Union, the Federal Ministry of Health, the Sudan Sea Ports Corporation, and local donors. She also noted that Red Sea State has become a key destination for patients from across Sudan while helping train local medical personnel with the support of specialist doctors from other states.BH/BH